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West Africa Daily Music Digest - 2026-02-11BREAKING NEWS- NiDCOM Hails Nigerians' Historic Triumph at 2026 Grammy Awards The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission congratulated Shaboozey, Tyler, the Creator, and Cynthia Erivo on their Grammy wins, highlighting the impact of Nigerian talent on global stages.- Ghanaian Highlife Legend Ebo Taylor Passes Away Tributes pour in for Ebo Taylor, a founding father of highlife music, whose six-decade career shaped West African music. His influence extended beyond Ghana, with elements of his music appearing in various genres.- Afropop Act SerialDaBoss to Drop New Single 'Body of Work' on Valentine's Day US-based Nigerian Afropop artiste, SerialDaBoss, has announced the release of his new single, Body of Work, scheduled to drop on February 14, Valentine's Day.NEW RELEASES- SerialDaBoss - "Body of Work"

- Young Jonn - "Blue Disco"- HABIBOO - "West Africa Amapiano - EP"CHART MOVEMENTS- Afrobeats continues its global rise, influencing Western music and gaining international recognition. (Global Charts)- Amapiano maintains popularity with viral dance routines and infectious beats, solidifying its place as South Africa's biggest musical export; West African artists are increasingly incorporating Amapiano sounds. (South African charts)- Billboard launched a U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart in 2021 to reflect the genre's growing influence. (US Afrobeats Songs)COMING SOON- Ichaba - "Ere Gele" (Feb 13)- Noah Kahan - "The Great Divide" (Apr 24)